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January 9 · Optional · White

St Adrian of Canterbury

(d. 710) African-born abbot who twice refused the see of Canterbury, then accompanied Theodore there as abbot of Sts Peter and Paul. For nearly forty years his school taught Scripture, Greek, Latin, and law, forming a generation of English scholars.

When is the feast of St Adrian of Canterbury?

The feast is celebrated on January 9 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.

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When is the feast of St Adrian of Canterbury?

The feast of St Adrian of Canterbury is celebrated on January 9 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Adrian of Canterbury?

(d. 710) African-born abbot who twice refused the see of Canterbury, then accompanied Theodore there as abbot of Sts Peter and Paul. For nearly forty years his school taught Scripture, Greek, Latin, and law, forming a generation of English…

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